Environmental Scientist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is looking for a part-time, mid-level Environmental Scientist / Field Technician based in Honolulu, HI to provide support on various environmental projects.

The selected candidate will support a variety of contracts, including federal, state, local, and commercial clients. Responsibilities will help support environmental due diligence and compliance efforts for projects across Hawaii.

This is a PART TIME POSITION, with no guaranteed hours to start. The position may become full time pending project needs.

• A minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting experience in Hawaii is required for this position, including writing and reviewing submittals to the DOH HEER Office
• Overall familiarity with the DOH HEER Office program - TGM, SAPs, RAWPs, EHMPs, C-EHMPs, iHEER, site inspections for compliance, etc.
• Demonstrated experience conducting site investigations, and practical field experience performing multi-media sampling including groundwater, soil and soil gas.
• Managing projects
• Interacting with clients in person (field/office) and over the phone (zoom, MS Teams, etc.)
• Working on field projects managed under state and federal regulatory programs
• Knowledgeable in preparing technical reports (Sampling and Analysis Plans, Phase I and II ESAs).
• Knowledgeable in preparing proposals, including obtaining vendor/subcontractor and equipment costs to properly complete the job.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations is expected
• Analytical skills related to qualitative and quantitative data
• Strong technical and non-technical writing
• Highly motivated, customer focused, and work well in a team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, client interaction and project management skills are required
• Information and data analysis
• Multi-tasking and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and strong organizational skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences or physical sciences (e.g., geology, biology, hydrology, toxicology, health physics).
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  5+ years
• Proficiency with MS Office applications is required.
• Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
• Background check for base access.

• Experience with remedial design, feasibility studies, hazardous waste site investigations, site remediation, air quality, ecological restoration, radiological issues, and/or water resources a plus
• Experience with Department of Defense (Department of War) projects/contracts a plus – specifically Navy and/or Army Corps of Engineers

• Conduct necessary fieldwork in a variety of environments and topography and possibly uneven terrain; predominantly developed sites, but work may include farmland/agricultural fields.
• Use and wear personal protective equipment.
• Carry field equipment (35 to 40 pounds).
• Ability to use a sledge hammer and slide hammer to advance soil sampling probes.
• Ability to use a hand-auger or hammer drill and portable generator for soil sample collection, if necessary.
• You must be able to drive on a regular basis.

• This position involves both office and field environments.
• Potential to work in inclement weather (i.e., rain).
• Field projects are predominantly various sites across Oahu, but will include neighbor island trips for site inspections, sampling, etc.
• Pending company-wide project needs, travel to the mainland may be required for extended periods of time (i.e., regional fire or other broad/widespread emergency response such as EPA or other high profile project needs).

• Work schedule:
  
  This is a part-time position with no guaranteed hours to start. When working, hours are generally Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Neighbor island travel may require early flights (before 07:00 am) and late returns (after 5:00 pm).
• Overtime requirements:
  Overtime may be required pending schedule required to complete the scope of work.
• Night/weekend requirements:
  Overnight and weekend travel may be…